Some concerns on our cars sound trivial but can be bothersome, like having your wipers squeak for example. Others even if they are not severe will prevent you from using your Mazda 6 in a normal way, like having a flat tire or having the fuel door stuck on your xXX. You will no more have the ability to fill up your tank and consequently eventually not be able to use your vehicle. This is specifically why we have created this guideline, to help you find a rapid treatment to your fuel trap problem so that you can use your motor vehicle in a normal way. To achieve this, we will first try to understand why the fuel door of your Mazda 6 is stuck, and secondly, how to unblock it.
Why is the fuel door of my Mazda 6 stuck?
So we’ll start our guideline with the origin of your fuel trap concerns stuck on Mazda 6. Remember that this fuel door is generally powered by an electric motor, but in some years or dependent on the options of your vehicle it is only ran by a cable. In most cases, it is either the cable that seizes up, or, an electric motor that is at the end of its life. In some cases, it might be the fuel door fuse that is malfunctioning on your Mazda 6. So consider checking all these parts one at a time to locate the origin of your fuel door problem on Mazda 6. Go to the next part of this guideline to get solutions to your problem.
What if the fuel door on my Mazda 6 is stuck?
We are now going to describe you 1 by 1 the different solutions to each of the motives of a fuel door stuck on Mazda 6, already to give you an immediate solution to allow you to put fuel in your vehicle and above all a definitive solution to no longer suffer this sort of problem.
Verify the fuel door fuses
The first possible motive of a stuck fuel door on your Mazda 6 is that the fuse for the door opening has failed. To correct this problem, you need to get your vehicle manual, check which fuse box the one you are interested in is in (dashboard or engine compartment) and once found, check the state and maybe change the fuse with a new one. If it is the fuel filler cap that is stuck on your Mazda 6, do not think twice to have a look at our article content to help you solve your problem.
Verify the fuel door control cable
The second possible cause of your fuel door problem being stuck on Mazda 6 is that the fuel control cable is seized up. To remedy this problem, you will have to try to use a flat screwdriver to pry the fuel door lock with a flat screwdriver for example while doing so as you try to open the fuel door opener. Do not think twice to use WD40 type lubricant to lubricate the cable and avoid repeating this problem.
Change the fuel door opening motor
Very often, the problem will result from the engine that controls the opening of the fuel door of your Mazda 6. If the hatch is blocked, the engine may be burnt out, to change it, you will have to change the engine, to do so, you will have to access it from the inside of your trunk, by removing the lining of it.
Use the emergency opening pull in the trunk
Finally, last option to unlock a fuel door on Mazda 6, you have to use the emergency opening rod in your trunk. To achieve this, remove the trunk liner on the side of the fuel door and consult your Mazda 6 owner’s manual for the exact location of the fuel door. All you have to do is activate it to unlock the fuel flap of your car.
If you have any further questions about the Mazda 6, do not hesitate to consult our Mazda 6 category.
